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Difference Between Atoms and Molecules

Even though atoms are the basic components­ of molecules, they differ in many aspects when compared to the molecules. Table 7.5 consolidates the major difference between ­atoms and molecules.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ATOMS AND MOLECULES

Even though atoms are the basic components­ of molecules, they differ in many aspects when compared to the molecules. Table 7.5 consolidates the major difference between ­atoms and molecules.



Difference between atoms and molecules

Atom

1. An atom is the smallest particle of an element

2. Atom does not exist in free state except in a noble gas

3. Except some of noble gas, other atoms are highly reactive

4. Atom does not have a chemical bond

Molecule

1. A molecule is the smallest particle of an element or compound.

2. Molecule exists in free a state

3. Molecules are less reactive

4. Atoms in a molecule are held by chemical bonds

 

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